Since my last post, I have been getting back into the swing of working and being a graduate student. This summer put a lot of things in perspective for me, which I will be sharing over time. But for now, I want to talk about my day trip to Hidaka, Saitama. I get a… Read More Higanbana (Spider Lily) Viewing in Saitama
Is Mitsumine Shrine the most beautiful mountain shrine in Japan? That’s what I set out to discover the answer to last weekend. Located in Chichibu on the last stop (Mitsumineguchi Station) of the Chichibu Line, I set out bright and early with friends on a near 2-hour journey to get to… Read More Travel Fail: Hiking to Mitsumine Shrine
I enjoy festivals mostly because of the food stalls. I am especially fond of festivals on nice summer nights. However, I recently developed a deeper appreciation of festivals because I had the opportunity to help with carrying the mikoshi in one. It was such an awesome experience and really made me feel like part of… Read More Honjo Autumn Festival (Photos)